Laser Therapy

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Radiation. LASER Therapy is also known as photobiomodulation. It entails the use of specific wavelengths of light (red and near infrared) to generate a photochemical response in damaged or dysfunctional tissue.

The LASER works by creating an increase of vasodilatation (blood supply), bringing in oxygen to the cells. It stimulates the lymphatic system, pulling edema and inflammation from the area. ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) production is stimulated in the cells helping them have the energy to function normally. The pain reflex is broken, offering immediate relief of pain.

LASER therapy can alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery from a wide range of acute and chronic clinical conditions. Significant reduction in edema (swelling) has been noted as well as tissues are better able to move fluids out through lymphatic drainage pathways.

Cleared by the FDA in 2003, Class IV LASER therapy has become standard of care for many musculoskeletal injuries. Class IV LASERs can penetrate over 4 inches into the deep musculoskeletal tissue. The number of treatments required depends on the nature of the problem and the length of time the patient has been affected by it. Some conditions may be resolved with as few as one treatment. However, chronic and/or deep-seated conditions may take as many as 10 treatments.

LASER therapy technology has been recently endorsed by professional organizations such as the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), World Health Organization (WHO) and International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP). There are no known side effects from LASER therapy and the results are long lasting.

LASER Therapy has been proven to be effective for a wide variety of conditions. Some of them include:

Soft Tissue Injuries

Tendinitis

Back and Neck Pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Myofascical Trigger Points

Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)

Sprains, Strains

Repetitive Strain Injuries

Chondromalacia Patellae

Plantar Fascitis

Degenerative Joint Conditions

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Neurogenic Pain

Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Post-traumatic Injury

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Fibromyalgia

Diabetic Neuropathy

Chronic Non-Healing Wounds

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Burns

What is Low Level Laser therapy?

Cold laser therapy, otherwise know as Low-level laser therapy, uses light and photon energy to stimulate cellular metabolism. Cold laser therapy has been demonstrated effective in the treatment of a variety of painful and inflamed conditions of the soft tissues and joints such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, back pain, sport injuries. Cold laser has the unique property of being able to penetrate up to two inches below the skin surface, causing an increase in cellular metabolism with no tissue damage whatsoever.

Is cold laser therapy painful?

No, the therapy is painless and totally non-invasive. There is just a deep, gentle warmth as your body's cells respond to the light.

Is Low Level Therapy safe?

The FDA has proven that the therapy is safe. The only contraindication (warning) is for use directly in the eye.

Is the laser FDA approved?

Yes, the laser was first approved on Feb. 11, 2002 for the treatment & management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Does LASER therapy really work?

Yes, research has demonstrated that:

Injuries treated with LASER therapy heal faster

LASER Therapy has a strengthening effect on tissue repair

LASER Therapy improves blood flow & lymphatic drainage

It is an effective means of relief for many pain syndromes

It can improve immune response

How does the LASER treatment work?

Treatment for pain is performed by the physical therapist by placing the LASER in contact with the skin allowing the photon energy to penetrate tissue, where it interacts with various intracellular bio molecules resulting in the restoration of normal cell function. This enhances and essentially speeds the body's natural healing processes.

The treatment process results in a disappearance of symptoms. Additionally, the immune system response is stimulated, Lymphatic drainage is improved, production of growth hormone is increased, and the body's natural healing processes are enhanced and essentially sped up.